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  • Banning Nuclear Weapons Which Countries have Nuclear Weapons Impact of Nuclear Weapons Why a ban? The Treaty Meetings of States Parties Nuclear Weapons History
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  • Take Action Get your Country on board ICAN Cities Appeal ICAN Parliamentary Pledge Events Join the campaign 80 years of nuclear weapons- enough is enough
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What activities does the treaty prohibit? Is the treaty legally binding? How many nations must join before it enters into force? Can a nation that possesses nuclear weapons join the treaty? Can a nation that “hosts” nuclear weapons join the treaty? Is it possible to remain in a military alliance with a nuclear-armed nation? Will the treaty help victims of the use and testing of nuclear weapons? Will the treaty address environments contaminated by nuclear weapons? Will nations meet regularly to discuss implementation of the treaty? Can the treaty ever be amended? What happens if a dispute arises? Can a nation assert that certain parts of the treaty do not apply to it? Does the treaty establish a secretariat? Can any nation join the treaty? Will the treaty exist indefinitely? Can a nation withdraw from the treaty? When and where was the treaty negotiated? When was the treaty adopted? Is the treaty available in languages other than English? Which nations supported the adoption of the treaty? Which nations participated in the negotiations?

Can a nation withdraw from the treaty?

Answer

Yes. In exercising its sovereignty, a nation can withdraw from the treaty. It must provide 12 months’ notice. However, it cannot withdraw if it is involved in an armed conflict.

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The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) is a coalition of non-governmental organisations in one hundred countries promoting adherence to and implementation of the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
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